Diageo has been named Whisky Advocate’s Distiller of the Year. Whisky Advocate cited Diageo’s distillery investment in Scotland, distillery sustainability initiatives, and the significant  innovation occurring across its whisky portfolio as evidence of the company’s contributions to the global whisky landscape. “This honor reinforces Diageo’s position as the leader in the craft of whisky distilling,” said Larry Schwartz, President, Diageo North America. “Within our collection of more than 100 Scotch, Irish, Canadian and American whiskies, we have some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing brands.”